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Butter Beans are known as Lima beans or sieve beans, because of the color and buttery texture they are called as Butter beans. They are important sources of dietary fiber, protein and minerals. Because of the dietary fiber, they scrape cholesterol, and helps in heart health. Also, they improve the digestions, increases energy level and prevents diabetes.

Already I have shared a Butter Beans poriyal / Lima Beans curry and now it’s curry using butter beans. Butter beans curry or poriyal is usually liked by kids, because of its buttery texture. But when you pair them with steamed rice, increase little of the spice level with coconut masala, it tastes yum. Let me share the recipe…

Lima Beans are also known as “Butter Beans”, because of their starchy and buttery texture, Butter beans have a delicate flavor that complements a wide variety of dishes. Although fresh butter beans are often difficult to find, they are worth looking for in the summer and fall when they are in season. Dried and canned beans are available all over the year. I have got it from my hometown and prepared a delicious side dish. Let us move on to the recipe…

Butter beans / Lima beans Masala

Ingredients:

Butter beans – 250 gms

Onions – 1 nos(medium sized)

Mustard seeds – ¼ tsp

Split Blackgram – ¼ tsp

Curry leaves – a string

Coconut pieces – 1 tbsp

Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp

Cumin seeds – 1 tsp

Green chilies – 2 nos

Salt to taste

Oil – 3 tsp

Spices to be ground with coconut

Grounded masala

Onions getting transparent

Beans with turmeric powder and salt

Beans with grounded masala

Getting boiled

Butter beans / Lima beans Masala

Preparation:

Finely chop the onions.

Grind the coconut, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, poppy seeds and green chilies all together to a fine paste by adding little water.